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Roasted and Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes

Ingredients:

4 medium sized heirloom tomatoes
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
½ teaspoon thyme leaves
½ tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice a sliver off the bottom of the tomatoes so they stand upright. Carefully cut a circle down from the top with a sharp serrated knife. Use a spoon to gently hollow out the center of the tomato still leaving a bit of flesh around the sides.
3. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast for 25-30 minutes until just started to shrivel but still hold their shape.
4. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Pour out any excess liquid that accumulated inside the tomato cavity while roasting.
5. Combine the goat cheese, creme fraiche, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whip with a handheld beater or vigorously with a whisk until fluffy. Set aside.
6. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. Once melted, add garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add the breadcrumbs, stir to combine in the butter/garlic mixture and remove from heat.
7. Spoon the goat cheese filling into the tomatoes, top with the breadcrumbs and garnish with extra thyme before serving.